Louksor (Thèbes), Vue Générale des Ruines by Félix Teynard

Louksor (Thèbes), Vue Générale des Ruines 1851 - 1852

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photography, albumen-print, architecture

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landscape

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ancient-egyptian-art

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photography

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ancient-mediterranean

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albumen-print

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architecture

Dimensions: Image: 23.6 x 30.5 cm (9 5/16 x 12 in.) Mount: 40.2 x 51.8 cm (15 13/16 x 20 3/8 in.)

Copyright: Public Domain

This is Félix Teynard's "Louksor (Thèbes), Vue Générale des Ruines", a photograph of the ruins at Luxor, created in the mid-19th century. Teynard, a French engineer and photographer, documented Egypt during a time when European interest in the region's antiquities was peaking. This image reflects the colonial gaze through which Egypt was often viewed. The photograph presents a vast, desolate landscape, framing the ancient structures as remnants of a distant past, ripe for Western interpretation and, some might argue, appropriation. Consider the power dynamics at play: a European photographer capturing images of a land with a rich, complex history. The sepia tone evokes a sense of timelessness, but also hints at the selective way history is presented. This photograph isn't just a record; it’s a statement about power, perception, and the colonial project. It invites us to reflect on whose stories are told and how they are framed.

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